Description
Ethnic minorities in Vietnam are mostly hill tribes residing at high altitudes in the mountains. In particular, the Sapa area in the northwest of Vietnam, near the border with China, is a center of Vietnamese tribal culture. The small town of Sapa has only about 3,500 people, while the Sapa district holds about 32,000 people. 52% of the population of the district is H’mong ethnic minority, 25% are Red Dao tribe, 5% are Tay tribe, 2% are Giay tribe, and others are Muong, Thai, Hoa, and Xa Pho. Most noteworthy, each hill tribe in Sapa in Vietnam has its unique language, culture, and historical background.